The exclusivity of Maridoe Golf Club is infamous. With initiation fees as high as $150,000, you need to be able to pull some serious strings to get a peek in. It is an excellent course and will get the best out of the golfers fortunate enough to play on it. The club hosts many well-known events, like the Maridoe Samaritan Fund Invitational and Maridoe Collegiate Invitational, amongst many others, and now the club is hosting the grand finale of LIV Golf 2024.

Bryson DeChambeau‘s Crushers GC and Jon Rahm‘s Legion XIII are the two teams closest to the summit, with an intense showdown on the cards. The winning team will receive a check for $14 million from a $50 million prize fund. What can we expect to see? What are some of the holes that can make or break the pros? Find this out and much more about the esteemed course.

The history of Maridoe Golf Club ahead of the 2024 LIV Golf Team Championship

Opened in 2017, the owner of the course, Albert Huddlestone, wanted to build a tough course that would challenge and reward the most skilled players. The club also aimed to build a strong sense of community between its members and provide the most bespoke services to their valued members. The course was designed by Steven Smyers, and the result was a 7800-acre golfers paradise.

From tight fairways to strategically placed bunkers, it is one of the most impressive golf courses ever designed. The United States Golf Association has given the golf course a 7.99 rating, which highlights the difficulty of the course.

With the COVID-19 pandemic grinding the world to a halt, the club hosted the Maridoe Invitational in 2020. The tournament signified their commitment to the sport, providing a competitive platform despite the circumstances. The club has also held the 2018 TGA Texas Shootout, the 2018 TGA Four-Ball Championship, and the 2019 Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship, which has a rich history dating back to 1901.

In addition to this, the club was also the venue for the 2019 TGA Texas Mid-Amateur Championship, the 2020 Maridoe Junior Invitational, and the 2020 Southern Amateur Championship. The 2020 Southern Amateur Championship in particular is famed for being a stepping stone for many successful golfers. Lastly, it also held the East-West Matches, the Maridoe Amateur Championship, and the 2021 USGA Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship.

What are the challenging holes at the Maridoe Golf Club?

Many holes in the club stand out from the challenges they present. Like the Hole 3-Par 4. Emphasizing the precision off the tee, it features a marrow fairway lined with native grasses and trees. It is said to be a memorable test in the early stages of the course. The Hole 7-par-5 is another hole that is famous with amateurs and pros alike. At almost 600 yards, the lengthy par 5 requires immaculate shot selection and clutch execution. It is said that reaching the greens in 2 shots is a formidable task on its own. The layout challenges the strategic thinking and shot-making prowess of the players.

Hole 14-Par 5 is one of the most renowned holes in the course. It is known for its water hazards, length, and immaculate shot-making demands. The golfers are presented with two enticing options: whether to go for the greens in 2 shots or lay up. The former can lead to an eagle opportunity, but the ball can end up in the water if not executed perfectly.

Finally, the 18th at the course—Hole 18—Par 4. The 480-yard hole is Maridoe’s finishing hole, which requires an accurate and powerful drive on the narrow fairway that is guarded by water hazards and thick native grass. As the final test of a grueling course, it demands power and impeccable finesse. There is also immense pressure on players to finish, leading to dramatic climaxes.

The Maridoe Golf Club proves to be the perfect backdrop for the epic LIV Golf season finale. The natural beauty of the course, coupled with its demanding design, creates an unparalleled golfing experience that will serve as the perfect setting for the culmination of LIV Golf 2024.

How do you think this weekend will shape up? Let us know in the comments!